Play with an extra hat in the box
The Patriots are going to try to thrive with play action passing and creating voids for the second level. The Dolphins must keep this area congested and the best way to do that is to keep the second safety (Eric Rowe) down in the box. That way, Miami should find a number advantage in fitting up the run. That would make life more difficult for New England and task the Patriots with trying to find a way to take the top off the defense vertically to loosen up the safety.
And while Mac Jones threw those routes well in college, this is his first NFL start and it comes against one of the best ballhawks in football.